Sport on the BBC: The best of this week's action

Find out the details of the major sports coverage on offer across BBC television, radio and online this week.

Visit our live guide for direct links to all our live sporting coverage - including text commentaries - while BBC Sport app users can also set event reminders so they never miss a moment of their favourite sports.

All times GMT. Fixtures and event start times are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. For more details of forthcoming coverage, visit the specific sport's page on the website. Coverage on BBC Red Button can be subject to late schedule changes.

Friday, 9 December

There's a basketball double-header with WBBL and BBL Championship coverage online, the fourth Test between between India and England continues, while Northampton face Leinster in the European Champions Cup on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.

Saturday, 10 December

Everton travel to Watford in the early Premier League kick-off with commentary on BBC Radio 5 live, the fourth Test between India and England enters its third day and there is live coverage from the European Rugby Champions Cup on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.

Sunday, 11 December

Sunday begins with live commentary of the fourth Test between India and England before the European Cross Country Championships head to the hills of Sardinia, where GB hopes rest on Gemma Steel and Andrew Butchart. Meanwhile, BBC radio takes in all the action from today's Premier League and European Rugby Champions Cup fixtures.

19:30-01:30, American football - New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL, BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

22:30-23:45, Football - Match of the Day 2, BBC One

Monday, 12 December

On the Monday Night Club, Mark Chapman is joined by Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton to discuss all the big talking points from the weekend's Premier League action, while the Europe Football Show rounds up the latest news and interviews from around the continent.

23:15-00:05, American football - NFL This Week, BBC Two (23:35-00:25, BBC One Wales; 23:45-00:35, BBC One Scotland)

Wednesday, 14 December

The dressage freestyle takes place at Olympia, followed by a ceremony to mark the retirement of Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin's horse Valegro

Crystal Palace host Manchester United in the Premier League with live commentary from BBC Radio 5 live, plus the dressage freestyle competition takes place at Olympia, brought to you live on BBC Red Button and online.

Thursday, 15 December

Gabby Logan looks at the 16 contenders for this year's Sports Personality of the Year award in a special preview show on BBC One while BBC Radio 5 live profiles the successful rise of UFC fighter Conor McGregor.

19:00-20:00, Football - The Friday Football Social, BBC Radio 5 live

20:00-21:00, Disability Sport - Fight to the finish: The story of Marieke Vervoort, BBC Radio 5 live

22:45-23:45, BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016, The Contenders, BBC One (23:10-00:10, BBC One Wales)

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National and regional variations

National and regional variations have been included in this list where possible, but please check your local listings for more detailed information.